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Chibanewtown obstetrics and gynecology

JOKE.Inc.



  • Tokyo-Japan
  • JOKE.Inc.
  • RIKI WATANABE
  • Naoki Tamura
  • Chibanewtown obstetrics and gynecology department by Tokyo based design studio JOKE’s Riki Watanabe was designed to people coming to the hospital would be relaxed.
    Riki Watanabe was inspired by people such as pregnant women and children.
    As a feature of space, In addition to the nursing room, a counter like island kitchen is set up so that you can make milk for baby in the waiting room. The kids area, which is at the center of the space, is a symbol of space and they can watch children from anywhere. A relaxing space like a living room also functions as a place for interaction between visitors.
    He designed with the wish that the staff could work comfortably and to ease the anxiety of the visitors and want them to feel happy.

  • Masato Kawano
  • JOKE.Inc.
Project description

Chibanewtown obstetrics and gynecology department by Tokyo based design studio JOKE’s Riki Watanabe was designed to people coming to the hospital would be relaxed. Riki Watanabe was inspired by people such as pregnant women and children. As a feature of space, In addition to the nursing room, a counter like island kitchen is set up so that you can make milk for baby in the waiting room. The kids area, which is at the center of the space, is a symbol of space and they can watch children from anywhere. A relaxing space like a living room also functions as a place for interaction between visitors. He designed with the wish that the staff could work comfortably and to ease the anxiety of the visitors and want them to feel happy.


Project details
Location:Tokyo-Japan
Studio NameJOKE.Inc.
Lead designerRIKI WATANABE
Design teamNaoki Tamura
Photography creditsMasato Kawano
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